Join us for an exclusive and complimentary event to help untangle the complexities of your financial journey and change the way you change.
THAT’S THE BOTTOM LINE.
Discover how to enable future-ready financial operations
Did you know that 42% of F&A professionals do not completely trust the accuracy of their organization’s financial data? And that nearly 70% of financial transformations fail? It doesn’t have to be this way! BlackLine is an innovator and leader in F&A transformation. We’ve learned a lot from guiding more than 4,400 customers and we’re bringing that practical knowledge and experience to you… that’s The Bottom Line!
Learn
Catch up on the latest end-to-end process automation use cases and best practices.
Advance
Advance your optimization journey by learning steps successful BlackLine customers take to deliver results.
Explore
Visit the Expo Hall to meet our partners, get personalized demos, and ask targeted questions.
Connect
Enjoy coffee, lunch, and cocktails with like-minded professionals.
Discover
Explore BlackLine’s newest and upcoming innovations, including our top AI use cases.
Earn
Stay current on your professional certifications by earning up to 5 CPE/CPD credits.
Agenda at a Glance
A full day packed with sessions focused on best practices for moving finance and accounting forward. View the full agenda for more details on how you’ll learn to inspire, power, and guide your F&A transformation.
Wednesday, September 11
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Check-in and Networking Coffee
9:00 am – 12:45 pm
General Session: Driving Finance Transformation and Unlocking Accounting's Potential
12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Networking Lunch and Expo Hall
2:15 pm – 4:00 pm
Curated Tracks for Customers and Future Customers
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cocktail Reception and Expo Hall
EVENT LOCATION
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Join us for this exclusive event at the Renaissance. Situated on the Chicago Riverwalk, this location offers a scenic urban oasis filled with lush green spaces, vibrant public art, and gorgeous views. It's ideal for enjoying the company of your peers and F&A experts, plus it's easily accessible from the L.
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
1 West Upper Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL, 60601
(312) 372-7200
Speakers
These speakers have a wealth of knowledge built on years of experience helping F&A teams modernize and transform their processes. They’ll share their insights and expertise and are ready to meet you wherever you may be in your transformation journey.
Molly Boyle
Head of Solutions Strategy | BlackLine
Daria Brainerd
Senior Director, Partner Strategy & Programs | BlackLine
Sumit Johar
Chief Information Technology Officer | BlackLine
Susan Parcells
Director, Client Marketing & Advocacy | BlackLine
Bill Marchionni
Senior Director, Finance Advisory Services | The Hackett Group
Dillon Beard
Director and Record to Report Practice Leader | Clearsulting
Jerrad Hall
Global BlackLine Practice Leader | MorganFranklin
Tom Toppen
Managing Director | Deloitte & Touche LLC
Expo Hall
The Expo Hall is the central gathering area of The Bottom Line. Whether you’re new to BlackLine, an experienced customer, or a future customer, it’s a great place to network, discover best practices, see hands-on demos, meet BlackLine executives, partners and experts, and open your eyes to the art of the possible.
Sponsored by
Thank you to our esteemed sponsors who help make The Bottom Line the premier event it is. Be sure to stop by the Expo Hall to learn how they can boost your success with BlackLine.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Bottom Line will inspire, power, and guide your F&A transformation. Secure your spot today!
This Event Will Offer Up to 5 CPE/CPD Credits
BlackLine is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE/CPD credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE/CPD Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
This seminar is eligible for up to 5 CPE/CPD Credits. For more information, please download the CPE Credit Information Program Guide. No advance preparation or prerequisites are necessary. Due to this seminar being presented free of charge, there will be no refunds issued.
Solutions
Consolidation & Financial Analytics
Modern Accounting Playbook
Company
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